Big Piney Creek (FR 1678) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Big Piney Creek (FR 1678) in AR

Ozark-St. Francis NF, Magazine Mountain Ranger District
745 ft
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A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yell County, AR. The road serves Snake Knob.

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Magazine Mountain Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit.

All 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 10.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Signal Hill stands 2,002 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. East Lacey Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Paris, is 11 mi off.

September normals 6184°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Magazine Mountain Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?